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Alternative names: Settled: 1847Population: 15.2 thous.Area: 8.66 mi²Elevation: 591 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°45'50"N, 85°37'15"W
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Traverse City Top Attractions

Traverse City Attractions - What to See and Explore

Traverse City offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Turtle Creek Stadium, City Opera House, American Legion Memorial Bridge, Dennos Museum Center. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • wuerfel park traverse city
    Arenas and stadiums • Baseball • Sport venue

    Turtle Creek Stadium

    Turtle Creek Stadium is a 4,660-seat multi-use entertainment facility in Blair Township, Michigan, in the United States that hosted its first regular season baseball game on May 24, 2006, as the tenants of the facility, the Traverse City Beach Bums, took on the Kalamazoo Kings.

  • city opera house traverse city
    Opera • Concerts and shows • Performing arts

    City Opera House

    The City Opera House is located at 106-112 Front Street in Traverse City, Michigan. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1971 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

  • american legion memorial bridge traverse city
    Bridge

    American Legion Memorial Bridge

    The American Legion Memorial Bridge is a reinforced concrete arch bridge carrying South Cass Street over the Boardman River in Traverse City, Michigan. It was completed in 1930 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

  • dennos museum center traverse city
    Museum • Art gallery • Performing arts

    Dennos Museum Center

    The Dennos Museum Center is a fine art museum and cultural center located in Traverse City, Michigan on the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.

  • pirates cove adventure golf traverse city
    44°44'43"N • 85°32'34"W

    Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

    Park • Golf • Outdoor activities

  • great lakes childrens museum traverse city
    44°47'10"N • 85°38'18"W

    Great Lakes Children's Museum

    Museum • Specialty museum

  • turtle creek casino and hotel traverse city
    Nightlife • Gambling • Hotel casino

    Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel

    The Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel is located in Williamsburg, Michigan. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians own the casino and resort.

  • perry hannah house traverse city
    44°45'41"N • 85°37'35"W

    Perry Hannah House

    The Perry Hannah House, also known as the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, is a private house located at 305 6th Street in Traverse City, Michigan.

  • tall ship manitou traverse city
    44°47'9"N • 85°38'18"W

    Tall Ship Manitou

    Ship

  • music house museum traverse city
    Museum • Specialty museum • History museum

    Music House Museum

    The Music House Museum has a collection of restored antique musical instruments, early radios, and recordings. It is housed in a 1909 dairy barn and a 1905 granary farmhouse, located between the communities of Acme and Williamsburg in Grand Traverse County of Northern Michigan.

  • south union street boardman river bridge traverse city
    Bridge

    South Union Street–Boardman River Bridge

    The South Union Street–Boardman River Bridge, also known as the Trunk Line Bridge, is a bridge located on South Union Street over the Boardman River in Traverse City, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

  • boardman river nature center traverse city
    Nature and wildlife • Park • Hiking trail

    Boardman River Nature Center

    The Boardman River Nature Center is a nature center in Traverse City, Michigan. It is operated by the Grand Traverse Conservation District, a regional parkland authority.

  • great lakes sailing co traverse city
    44°47'26"N • 85°38'12"W

    Great Lakes Sailing Co.

    Nature • Boat tours • Boat rental

  • the hollow traverse city
    44°45'27"N • 85°36'24"W

    The Hollow

    Museum • Art gallery

  • hagerty classic cars traverse city
    44°45'38"N • 85°37'17"W

    Hagerty Classic Cars

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  • traverse city area public schools
    Neighbourhood • Boardman

    Traverse City Area Public Schools

    Traverse City Area Public Schools is a public school district based in Traverse City, Michigan, United States. This district includes 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, 1 alternative high school, and 1 Montessori school.

  • boardman neighborhood historic district traverse city
    Neighbourhood • Boardman

    Boardman Neighborhood Historic District

    The Boardman Neighborhood Historic District is a residential historic district in Traverse City, Michigan, United States, roughly bounded by State Street, Webster Street, Railroad Avenue, and Boardman Avenue.

  • central neighborhood historic district traverse city
    Neighbourhood

    Central Neighborhood Historic District

    The Central Neighborhood Historic District is a residential historic district, roughly bounded by 5th, Union, 9th, and Division Streets in Traverse City, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It includes the separately-listed Perry Hannah House. The district includes 459 structures.

Things to See and Do in Traverse City by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Traverse City.

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Traverse City – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Traverse City, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Boyne Mountain Resort (Boyne Falls), Manistee Central Business District (Manistee), Grand Traverse Light (Leelanau State Park).

  • boyne mountain resort boyne falls44 milesNE
    Winter sport, Park, Ski area

    Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls

    Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Boyne Falls, Michigan, Boyne Mountain Resort is a year-round destination for adventure and relaxation alike. Known for its ski slopes and charming Alpine aesthetic, this resort offers a multitude of activities that cater...

  • manistee central business district50 milesSW
    History museum, Museum, Romanesque architecture

    Manistee Central Business District, Manistee

    The Manistee Central Business District is a commercial historic district roughly bounded by Maple, Washington, Water and River Streets in Manistee, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

  • grand traverse light leelanau state park31 milesN
    Specialty museum, Museum, Lighthouse

    Grand Traverse Light, Leelanau State Park

    Grand Traverse Light is a lighthouse in the U.S. state of Michigan, located at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, which separates Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. It marks the Manitou passage, where Lake Michigan elides into Grand Traverse Bay. In 1858, the present light was built, replacing a separate round tower built in 1852.

  • point betsie light frankfort32 milesW
    View point, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

    Point Betsie Light, Frankfort

    Point Betsie Light is located on the northeast shore of Lake Michigan — at the southern entrance to the Manitou Passage — north of Frankfort in Benzie County in Northern Michigan. Construction began in 1854, but it was not completed until 1858, and began service in the shipping season of 1859. The lighthouse cost $5,000 to build.

  • betsie valley trail frankfort25 milesSW
    Hiking, Park, Outdoor activities

    Betsie Valley Trail, Frankfort

    Betsie Valley Trail is a 22-mile rail trail in Benzie County, Michigan, United States, owned by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and operated by Benzie County.

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Best Time To Visit Traverse City

Learn when is the best time to travel to Traverse City weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in September.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Traverse City?

The top attractions to visit in Traverse City are:

What is the best time to visit Traverse City?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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